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moving or acting quickly
We went for a brisk walk.
The committee got off to a brisk start at its first meeting.
speaking quickly and only saying what is necessary. This word is sometimes used for saying that someone seems unfriendly
He nodded to me with a brisk "Morning, Sir."
if business is brisk, a lot of things are being sold quickly
Business is always brisk during the holiday season.
if it is brisk, the weather is fairly cold and a fairly strong wind is blowing
Put on your sweater, it's brisk out.
